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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 2005
Page
1
A preview note in The Ottawa Herald highlights that recent voter approval to switch Franklin County to a commission administrator form of government could lead to more professional and efficient government services, according to observers.
A Franklin County grand jury petition refiled in May by a citizen group was denied a second time for missing four signatures. Organizers say they will retry the effort, potentially as soon as next week.
Franklin County sits amid a statewide shift toward more professional government as political conflicts arise. Kansas State University political science expert Joe Aistrup notes his specialization in Kansas politics, reflecting broader trends in the region.
Alex Crossen is setting up a lemonade stand at 600 S Main St Ottawa on Saturday to raise funds for children with cancer. The event invites community help and supports a good cause across the street from Skunk Run activities.
Ryan Kaub and Brett McMullin defy typical teen startups by planning a large scale venture. The pair aim to grow beyond lawn mowing and babysitting, pursuing a serious business opportunity described in a Page 3 feature. Their drive showcases early initiative and entrepreneurial ambition among high school students.
Ottawa American Legion AAA team, still new, battles to the end but falls short in a tight nightcap as the Garnett squad capitalizes late. The item notes the growing killer instinct and the team's brief time together, referenced on page 7.
Manu Ginobili burst into the lane as he dodged two Pistons, lofting a shot while tumbling clear of defenders. The description captures the high energy move in a Spurs win sequence.
South Ottawa Herald brief items advise a Cedar Street detour due to reconstruction with access via First or Second Street alleys. Celebrating Junior Judgers Birthday on Sunday June 12 at Celebration Hall. memorabilia welcome. Local ads note Nut Fry at Vic & Vayda’s Bar & Grill June 11 4 7 pm with all you can eat for seven dollars and karaoke later. Jabez Salon offers tanning. Priscilla Carter at Ultimate Concepts offers haircare manicures pedicures with paraffin Wednesdays and Thursdays. Windy Pines advertises cheap plants and wood products at 2707 Kingman Rd Ottawa KS 66067. City officials seek letters for Pottawatomile Township Clerk vacancy with June 14 2005 deadline.
Tom Beaver, Muscogee Nation member, writes about the last full blood Quapaw, Robert Whitebird, dying in Oklahoma. He cites census data showing 914 Quapaw in 2000, laments cultural loss, language, and arts, and warns of potential extinction while urging society to prevent further erasure of indigenous peoples.
A packed slate in Ottawa features a Murdock Memorial Benefit for Ben Martin at the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium from 7 to 9 30 p m with proceeds to Peck Animal Shelter. Conclave No 8 True Kindred meets at the Masonic Temple at 7 30 p m. Ben Hughes plays guitar at The Potter s Wheel 8 to 10 p m. Skunk Run Festival runs 9 a m to 6 p m at City Park with a Quilt Show 10 a m to 5 p m at Ottawa Middle School. An art talk by Deb Barker starts 2 p m at Old Depot Museum, and AUDITIONS for ACT Ottawa s Cheaper by the Dozen occur 3 to 5 p m at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium. College music events include Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Franklin County Fairgrounds and Ottawa Suzuki Strings recital at Carnegie Cultural Center.
Weekend listings include Skunk Run Festival in Ottawa at 9 am, Drag on Boat Festival at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert at Franklin County Fairgrounds, Horse Power Days in Oskaloosa, Broadway show Disney's On The Record at Starlight Theatre, Jayhawker Days in Williamsburg, Juneteenth Celebration in Olathe, Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival at Clinton Lake, gallery openings at Spencer Museum of Art in Lawrence, and Daguerreotype to Digital photography exhibition hours. Also noted are Bird’s-eye events at Powell Gardens and the 35th Infantry Division Band Concert in Paola. Proceeds go to local groups. hours vary and tickets may be required.
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